Mhatre, a stylish top-order batter, was one of the standout performers in England, where he finished as the leading run-scorer in the Youth Tests with 340 runs from four innings, including two centuries and a fifty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vihaan Malhotra, who impressed in both formats in England, has been named vice-captain. He scored 243 runs in the Youth ODIs and followed it up with 277 in the Tests, showcasing solid temperament and consistency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The squad also features 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who turned heads during the England tour. He smashed 355 runs in the five-match ODI series, including the fastest recorded century in Youth ODI history \u2014 a blistering ton that underlined his rare talent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The selectors have opted for a balanced squad, mixing aggressive batting options with a versatile bowling unit. Wicketkeepers Abhigyan Kundu and Harvansh Singh offer depth in the middle-order, while bowlers like Kishan Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, and D. Deepesh are expected to benefit from the pace-friendly Australian conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
All-rounders like R.S. Ambrish and Udhav Mohan provide flexibility, and left-arm spinner Kanishk Chouhan adds variety to the attack. Standby players Yudhajit Guha, Laxman, B.K. Kishore, Alankrith Rapole, and Arnav Bugga have also been named.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India U-19 Squad for Australia Tour:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
All-rounders like R.S. Ambrish and Udhav Mohan provide flexibility, and left-arm spinner Kanishk Chouhan adds variety to the attack. Standby players Yudhajit Guha, Laxman, B.K. Kishore, Alankrith Rapole, and Arnav Bugga have also been named.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Standby: Yudhajit Guha, Laxman, B.K. Kishore, Alankrith Rapole, Arnav Bugga.<\/p>\r\n\r\n